Nuorgam

The most beautiful road in Finland

The route 970 takes you from Karigasniemi to Utsjoki following the 100 km journey alongside the River Teno continuing from there to Nuorgam. This “Route Teno” has been given the title of the most beautiful route in Finland as it travels alongside the river through breathtakingly beautiful fells and valleys – you cannot find anything like it elsewhere in Finland.

Northernmost tip of Finland and EU

Nuorgam

Nuorgam is the northernmost village in Finland and the EU. It is located 500 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle, near the Norwegian border. The most celebrated landmark of Nuorgam is the great and magnificent River Tenojoki, which is reputed to be the best salmon river in Europe.

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Nuorgam Holiday Village

Our idyllic holiday village is situated in the northernmost village in Finland, at the top of EU, by the banks of the famous Tenojoki River, facing the Norwegian border, close to the Arctic Ocean and sheltered by mighty fells. We offer offer accommodation all year round. This is a perfect basecamp for nature activities.